1950. First Edition. 223 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards. Pages are moderately tanned throughout. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Cracking to gutters, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.